GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Senior citizens are the target of what county Commissioner Archie Bailey says may be a scam involving water and sewer repairs that can cost as much as $6,000.

Bailey, a Flushing Democrat, said he's received complaints about companies offering insurance for water and sewer repairs from the street to individual homes.

The commissioner said homeowners should check out the reputation of the companies before considering any purchase.

"I am forwarding this information to the Genesee County prosecutor for review," Bailey said in a news release. "In the meantime, if someone puts little flags on you lawn or you come home and find them, call your local police immediately and let them know that whoever placed them there may still be in the neighborhood."

Bailey said all of the calls he has received have come from senior citizens or adult children managing their parents' affairs.